About this piece: "Nature's Portrait"

This lovely handcrafted, one of a kind solid sterling silver necklace is set with an exquisite, expertly cut and polished Indonesian Feather Plume Agate Freeform Beveled Cabochon. The necklace is made from sterling silver figaro chain, with hand-wired connections of bali-silver beads and double hooks - this makes it easy to put on anytime! You can choose your length of chain from the menu. The cabochon gets more interesting the longer you gaze at it - feathery plumes of cream and tan with white and tiniest hints of pink. Both sides are polished, beveled cut is flawless. The plumes of cream and translucent agate bring many scenes of nature to mind. A stunning stone indeed.

The circle pendant is approximately 45mm (or 1.75") across and about 30mm or 1-1/8" tall.

The silver has been oxidized (blackened) to bring out the beauty of the design.

Our logo and hallmark also whimsically appear on the reverse of the pendant. This is a breathtaking necklace that will be treasured by its owner. The photos do not do the beauty of this stone justice - it is just gorgeous.

All of my jewelry is handmade in the form of centuries old tools - torch, hammers, anvils and saws. As such, you may see the rustic marks of forging. This never interferes with the structural integrity of the piece, and is considered to add to the beauty of something labored over - not cast from a machine or mass factory. This particular piece has an opening in the bottom left part of the bezel and a thick spot in the top left of the bezel. It is priced appropriately for this; I believe the beauty of the piece far exceeds these small inclusions.

About the Stone:

This stone is from Java Island, Indonesia, and was expertly cut and polished by a stonecutter I've known for a while now. She makes the majority of my most recent stones, and her family is well supported with her business. These stones are ethically sourced, hand chosen and crafted one by one by one by a craftsWOMAN in Indonesia.

About the Artist:

I'm Bonnie Swensrud, and my family and I proudly design, forge, and finish every item you see in this shop. I've been a silversmith for 23 years, and this business is the heart of our family. Most of our work is in soft metals like fine and sterling silver, copper, brass, bronze, and gold. We love to include natural stones and minerals, adding to the meaning and energy of our pieces. Our small shop is in the Pacific Northwest, in the shadow of the beautiful Mt. Rainier. Our work is inspired by beautiful thick green forests, abundant marine life, teeming lakes and ponds, the smell of rain, ancient petrified wood and agates, the profound experiences of everyday life, and the bounding laughter of our five children.

Each of our collections has a special story. Every member of our family is involved in our process - from the choosing of the stones from all over the world, to the design ideas, to the strength and architecture of the pieces. Every single item in our collections is one-of-a-kind - from the hand-sawing of the silver, to the rare and beautiful stones, to the hand-pressed dies made from antique hubs, the soldering of the accents, and finally to our quality mark.

When you purchase our art, you are not just obtaining a beautiful, handcrafted item - you are also receiving a piece of our story. Our heart, our energy, our effort and our family all come bundled in every piece we make. We hope you love it.

About Our Work:

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All of our work is one of a kind, hand forged, and will be rustic and unique. Not every part of it will be even, there will be evidence of the work that went into the piece. Our detailed photos show our work from every angle. Our pieces feature our name and hallmark, and are made to be sturdy and worn. That said, if you should have any issues, please contact us with questions. We do not accept returns or exchanges, but will be happy to work with you on resolution of any issues.